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Roy Keane: Manchester United Players Threw Jose Mourinho 'Under the Bus'

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has firmly laid the blame at the feet of the Red Devils players after the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

The Irish legend said the superstars "downed tools" at Old Trafford and "hid behind" their coach before Mourinho departed the Theatre of Dreams on Tuesday.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Adrian Chiles, Keane blasted the current contingent wearing the famous United shirt (h/t the Guardian):

"You would fall out with these players. The players got away with murder. They hide behind the manager.